I have travelled many times and have stayed at many hotels. However, this hotel has charmed my…read moreheart. It is so beautiful, so clean and the cherry on top are the two ladies that worked the breakfast. I do not know their names, but they have the warmest, most welcoming personalities. I have worked in hospitality and I know what great service is, and these ladies exude it. They love their jobs, and it shows. I have felt so welcome. The hotel itself is very beautiful. Fantastic views. Very clean and they pay attention to little details like leaving slippers in the room for you. I give it a 10/10 and can't compliment it enough.

Roadtrip Sicily starting in Syracusa staying at Hotel Livingston overlooking the Mediterranean…read more Wow, what a view and walking distance to many attractions and restaurants. We were greeted with a Smile by Ashan, he is professional and knowledgeable about the area. Thank You Ashan for taking the time outside helping me with the parking situation and finding Restuarants near by. Our room is clean and comfortable with a well stocked bathroom. In room teapot is also a plus. When visiting Syracusa Sicily I recommend everything about Hotel Livingston Hotel!

We stayed at Casa Mariavittoria this past May for only one night as we had many other stops…read morethroughout Sicily. We would have enjoyed more nights there as the accommodations were quite clean and comfortable! I was under the impression that the flower festival was the entire month of May and that we would see the street filled with flowers while we were there but, in actuality, it is only for one weekend in May. My fault for not doing more research :( Our reservation was for a few days before the festival so we did get to see the preparation and Daniel, our host, was kind enough to WhatsApp me a photo of the finished flower covered street the following weekend! He was also very helpful in procuring a parking space right across the street from the guest house which is unbelievably helpful in busy cities with limited parking in Italy! I would definitely stay again and recommend Casa Mariavittoria to others! Thank you, Daniel! Alla prossima!

Planeta is among the largest winemakers in Sicily; you may have seen their labels in shops in the…read moreUS too. Their multiple tasting rooms and large variety of choices demonstrate how big they are, but still we are glad we made the trip to visit them while in Sicily. We had an awesome experience touring their beautiful gardens and tasting almost 7 different wines alongside a marvelous charcuterie platter. The other guests there were very fun to chat with and spend a few hours learning about how the volcanic Sicilian soil adds a unique character to grapes growing here and creates wines quite different from those on mainland Italy. It's a great experience and I highly recommend it! When going, DO NOT RELY ON GOOGLE MAPS to get to this location! Follow THEIR specific directions and look for the roadside signs.It's easy to find if you follow the directions on their website. If you follow google maps, you will most likely get lost in a field! Planeta knows this may happen - their super helpful team speaks English and can guide you to their front door. DON'T hesitate to call them!! Also, don't just show up here; you need reserve a tasting or tour experience. They're often very busy and their slate for a day may get too full to accommodate walk-ups. It's a great experience but be sure you're all booked.

A truly beautiful family owned winery. Had a great tour with an extremely knowledgeable tour guide,…read moreAntonio. The tour and tasting consisted for four wines. First we tasted and talked about the four wines. Then we tasted the wines again with food pairings. After a bit more drinking and snacking we took a tour of the winery and cellar. Then in the setting sunlight we had an olive oil tasting with more wine. The cost was 35 euros. Totally worth it in my opinion. Also they rotate the wines they offer for the tasting so you could go back and have multiple experience with different wine.

I stayed at the Grand Hotel Ortigia in Siracusa and loved every single moment... the location was…read moreclose to all and the views were amazing. Our room had a window with a view of all the boats, and had some super luxurious amenities in the rooms! Slippers, bath products, sewing kits, shoe shine sponges, soft blankets, and an assortment of pillows. We walked the entire Island, the side streets, and watched beautiful sunsets. Loads of authentic food restaurants, and shopping artisan finds! Boat rides, and an hour from horseback riding! The vibe was a bit period which we LOVED. Can't wait to go back!!

I would give this hotel 6 stars if I could!! Phenomenal. The staff are warm, welcoming and the…read moreamenities are spectacular. The views alone for breakfast are just outstanding. Loved the breakfast- by far our favorite hotel in Sicily. I would go back and enjoy the richness of this hotel every day of the week!

Really great family managed hotel. A very comfortable area with lots of opportunities to sit and…read morerelax, a nice pool with excellent device ( lunch fresh cooked directly beside the pool). One of the best breakfast I ever had with lots of local specialities - all fresh cooked. Dinner with fresh fish and good wine. The stuff is very good, always paying attention and reacting fast an professional. We definitely will come again!

Great hotel, in super location in the historic centre of Syracuse. The hotel is beautiful with…read morereally nnice decoration and great sea views. We stayed 3 days at Hotel Gutkowski and we loved it, really friendly stuff and really nice buffet breakfast.